What Will Happen If You Plant Orange Seeds?

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Orange trees grow from orange seeds, but most trees in commercial production are produced differently. The rootstock is usually grown from seeds, while the orange producing portion of the tree is grafted onto the rootstock. The seeds come from the grafted stock and do not have the benefits of the re

How Can I Light Up Dark Stairways & Walkways Where No Electricity Exists?

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Dark stairways and walkways can be especially dangerous when there is no lighting capabilities. However, it is the responsibility of the homeowner or property manager to make sure that there is enough light in these areas to eliminate the possibility of injury. There are options for lighting when th

Other Names for Prunella Vulgaris

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Prunella vulgaris is a perennial plant from the Lamiaceae family that has square stems and blue-purple flowers. It grows in moderately dry and moist soils throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and North Africa. The plant is known by herbalists for its healing properties because it...

What Are Good Plant Nurseries in Hawaii?

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Here you can find recommendations fellow gardeners have made for good Hawaii nurseries. Add your favorite nursery today.

How to Water Wheatgrass

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Wheatgrass provides many health benefits when consumed either in whole form or by extracting the juices and using them in recipes. Wheatgrass is easy to grow in an indoor environment, which means that almost anyone can enjoy the nutritional benefits of wheatgrass if they desire. The process of growi

Hail Damage on Apple Trees

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Apple trees damaged by hail need the attention of a gardener to heal properly. Serious hail damage has the potential to stop an apple tree from fruiting if left untreated.

How to Have Poinsettias All Year Long

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Poinsettias are a flowering plant, native to Mexico and first introduced into the United States when American ambassador Joel Robert Poinsett noticed the vivid flowering plants while on a trip to Mexico. He had several sent to him upon his return home. Specific care of these sun-loving plants keeps

How to Transplant a Small Pomegranate Tree

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Pomegranates have been used in poetry and in many cuisines for thousands of years. Their lush color and rich taste is not only beautiful, but the seeds and juice of the pomegranate fruit are high in vitamin C and antioxidants. Growing a small pomegranate tree from a seed or cutting is not hard, and

What Kind of Soil Do Apple Trees Like?

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Apple trees are hardy fruit trees that tolerate various soil types. They like full sun, well-drained soil and good air flow. In fact, as long as you can provide those three things, an apple tree will be fine in just about any soil you plant it in.

Annual Flower Selection

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How to Put Lights in Silk Screen Plants

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The Gordonia yunnanensis, or Silk Screen plant, is an attractive evergreen plant that produces beautiful white flowers in the winter and spring. It needs full sun but part shade and can grow up to 16 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It attracts birds and makes a lovely addition to any outdoor area. If yo

Garden Pests That Eat Leaves

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Many types of insects, rodents, and other wildlife consider the product of your gardening efforts a smorgasbord laid out for their enjoyment. Annual and perennial flowers, berry bushes, and vegetable gardens are all "on the menu." If garden pests are eating the leaves of the plants in your garden, a

Information About Flowers in Ohio

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The climate of Ohio helps to produce a wide range of wildflowers throughout the year, with average temperatures dipping as low as 18 degrees in January, and as high as 83 degrees. Nature lovers may also partake in one of many botanical gardens in Ohio, including the Toledo's Botanical Garden, which

How to Control San Jose Scale

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San Jose scale can be damaging pest to most fruit trees. These insects can burrow into the fruit and bark of the tree and inject a poison. If left alone, San Jose scale can destroy an entire tree in just a few years, so it's important to learn how to control these pests.

How to Plant Walnut Trees for Squirrels

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Squirrels form an important part of the ecosystem in the United States and are also fascinating creatures to observe. To help support squirrel populations in your area, particularly where squirrels such as the Virginia northern flying squirrel are endangered, plant walnut trees as a food source. As

The Best Ways to Graft a Rose Bush

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Your husband just received a new promotion at work, but the family will need to move to another state. Excited about the move, but crushed to leave behind your rose garden, you try to find some way to take the roses with you. Transplant will not work because the new state has different soil that is

How to Grow Lavender in a Pot

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Lavender is both a popular landscape plant and a popular herb. It adds color and fragrance to the garden, and with some special care, it can grace an entry, patio or deck, too.Container gardening extends nature to the concrete or wooden expanse of a patio or deck. Lavender plants will help you to en

What Harms a Pumpkin Plant?

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Pumpkins belong to the genus Cucurbita, which includes squash and gourds. Pumpkin plants require lots of space, sun and the right amount of water to thrive. Soil composition also plays a role in plant fitness. Pumpkins are susceptible to some of the same bacterial and fungal infections and insect da

How to Excavate a Berm

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A berm is any type of ledge, shelf, or wall made of earth. The word originates in Holland, where the Dutch construct raised strips of ground along the tops of dikes. A berm may be used in landscaping around new trees to hold more water over the root ball for manual watering until the trees can becom

Signs of Chinch Bugs

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Dry, yellow patches of grass may be a sign of chinch bugs.grass image by Thomas Quinlan from Fotolia.comChinch bugs are small insects that can pose a threat to the health of your lawn. Usually, chinch bugs are most prevalent during the warmer months of the year. The young chinch bugs,...